Masks and reasons for their use
The mask represents one of the cornerstones of prevention measures. Its fundamental role is to block the dispersion of droplets, which each person normally emits when speaking, sneezing or coughing etc. In this phase of circulation of a virus with potential airborne transmission from droplets, wearing the mask is a civic duty for each citizen, to help the whole community.
In fact, it prevents each of us from dispersing droplets into the environment. It serves as a defensive measure for ourselves and as a preventive measure towards our neighbors. Therefore, the staff member that welcomes you and follows your journey will have to wear a mask, to protect your health and his or her own. There are other types of masks, with greater filtering power (FP2).
They are mainly worn by healthcare personnel who take care of patients with diseases with high aerogenic transmissibility such as SARS – CoV – 2.
Hotel staff will be wearing this type of mask only when providing assistance to a patient with suspected / ascertained symptoms as well as by staff responsible for sanitizing the rooms occupied by a guest or patient with suspected or ascertained symptoly, safetyms.
Outside of these occurrences, the surgical mask is the best filter for efficacy, comfort and ultimately, safety.